Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Executive Director Job Announcement

Position Description: The Executive Director is responsible for the consistent
achievement of Sunflower Kids’ mission and financial objectives.

The ED is responsible for managing any
full or part-time staff, volunteers, and contractors working for the
organization, and ensuring successful achievement of established goals.
The ED will report directly to the Board of Directors and will enable the Board
to fulfill its governance and fiduciary responsibilities by providing timely
and accurate financial and programmatic information on progress towards goals.

About Sunflower Kids: Sunflower
Kids is a local family violence prevention nonprofit agency that promotes the
safety and well-being of children and their families by providing safe supervised
visitation and monitored exchange services to families with a history of
domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and/or substance abuse. Our
services allow children to build and maintain relationships with non-custodial
parents while reducing risk of further abuse to the child and other
parent.

Core Job Responsibilities

Programming

1.Ensure that all programs at the
Centers operate under applicable program guidelines and in accordance with the
policies & procedures, goals, and objectives established by the Board of
Directors.

2.Coordinate with staff for timely
scheduling of all intake assessments, supervised visits, and exchanges.

3.Make sure the Centers are clean,
safe, and presentable at all times.

4.Coordinate staff and contract
personnel schedules, training, assignment of duties, and evaluations.Ensure appropriate levels of staffing during
hours of operation.

5.Communicate new developments and
changes in policies, programs, and schedules to staff and contract personnel in
a timely manner.Schedule and facilitate
staff meetings as necessary.

6.Conduct intake assessments with
prospective clients, supervise visits and monitor exchanges as needed.Secure replacements or fill in when monitors
are absent.

Organizational Development

7.Maintain accurate counts of
services provided and families served.Submit regular activities reports to the Safe Havens Consulting
Committee, semi-annual progress reports to LFUCG, and any other grant related
reports in a timely manner.

17.Maintain sound
financial practices and, along with the Board, ensure that adequate funds are
available to permit the organization to carry out its work.

18.Prepare payroll on a monthly basis
and maintain appropriate financial records.Prepare monthly budget and expenditure reports for the Board of
Directors.Submit invoices, receipts,
and financial records to LFUCG in a timely manner.Maintain all fiscal records in an organized
manner.

19.Perform other duties as assigned
by the Board.

Job
Qualifications:

·Bachelor’s
degree in Social Work or closely related field required. Masters degree preferred.

·Knowledge
of domestic violence strongly preferred

·Demonstrated
history of leadership and project/program management

·Experience
with accounting software (ideally Quickbooks)

·Valid
driver’s license required.

·Experience
with fundraising, service delivery, program development, and board relations is
preferred

Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, $42-44,000 and flexible
paid vacation time and sick time.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Amanda Higgins at sfkboard@gmail.com
by 5pm on October 16, 2015